ABOUT
UNITED BJJ HAWAII
United BJJ Hawaii was created out of a strong passion, a shared vision and a relentless commitment to our community.
We believe in giving back to the community that raised us, instructed us, believed in us and propelled us to become world champions.
United BJJ Hawaii is a safe, clean and respectable environment where learning is easy and accessible. In addition to the development of motor coordination, physical health and self confidence, martial arts values are essential in forming an individual's character.
We trust that the martial arts philosophy is a great attribute to build values such as discipline, loyalty, honor and respect.
Whether you are an active competitor, avid jiu-jitsu practitioner, or a first timer, United BJJ is a home for everyone.
Our goal is to help our students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently thrive. Not just in their martial arts journey but in life. Located in Central Oahu, you can find us in Waipio Gentry near the brand new Koa Ridge! We provide a range of courses to support students from all backgrounds and skill levels.
Contact us with questions or to learn more!
BRUNO PUCCI
Gym Owner + Head Instructor
Bruno was born and raised in Curitiba, Brazil. He started his jiu jitsu journey at the age of 14 and was extremely dedicated to the sport.
Pucci is a 2 time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu No Gi World Champion. He placed gold in the featherweight division at the 2009 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu No Gi World Championships and again, in the lightweight division at the 2010 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu No Gi World Championships.
At the age of 22, Bruno earned his Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Shortly after that, he received the opportunity to move to Singapore where he spent the next 7 years teaching BJJ.
While teaching, Bruno was also competing in ONE Championship, Asia’s largest and most prestigious MMA organization.
With over 15 years of experience, Bruno has now relocated to Oahu, Hawaii where he looks to share his knowledge and passion for Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
* Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Instructor
* 2006 Brazilian National Wrestling Championship: 3rd Place (FILA)
* 2009 NO GI World Champion (IBJJF)
* 2009 Brazilian Nationals Champion (IBJJF)
* 2010 NO GI World Champion (IBJJF)
* 2010 BJJ World Championship: 3rd Place (IBJJF)
* 2011 Abu Dhabi Pro Trials Winner (UAE JJF)
* 2011 Abu Dhabi Pro World Championship: 3rd Place (UAE JJF)
* 2011 NO GI World Championship: 3rd Place (IBJJF)
ONE Championship Bantamweight and Featherweight Contender
ANGELA LEE PUCCI
Gym Owner + Instructor
"Unstoppable" Angela Lee Pucci is a Canadian/ American mixed martial artist of Chinese-Singaporean and Korean ethnicity.
Born in Vancouver, Angela moved to Hawaii at the age of 7. Her parents are both highly-decorated martial artists and they taught her ever since she could walk. She began training at a young age but competition is where she began to shine. Lee has competed in and won numerous Regional, National and World level martial arts competitions. Through hard work and perseverance, she also earned her black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at 21 years old.
"Unstoppable" is the youngest MMA World Champion in history for any major global MMA organization. She is currently the 5x ONE Women's Atomweight World Champion, as well as a 2-time Pankration World Champion and Hawaii Wrestling State Champion.
Angela Lee Pucci has been a martial artist her whole life. She is a Professional MMA Fighter, Coach and ONE Championship Brand Ambassador. Although she still loves competing, she now finds the most joy in sharing her journey and experiences through coaching the next generation.
* Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Instructor
* 2012 USA National Pankration Junior Champion (Las Vegas, Nevada)
* 2012 USA National Pankration Senior Champion (Las Vegas, Nevada)
* 2012 WAPF (World Athlima Pangration Federation) World Pankration Champion (Greece)
* 2012 WAPF (World Athlima Pangration Federation) World MMA Champion (Greece)
* 2013 Hawaii State Wrestling Champion
* 2014 Destiny MMA Strawweight (115lb) Champion
* 2016 to PRESENT: 5x ONE Women's Atomweight World Champion
* 2018 World MMA Awards: "Best Female MMA Fighter of The Year"
* Youngest Professional MMA Champion in History (Guinness Book of World Records 2018)
* 2019 Coach of the Hawaii National Competition Team (California)
* 2019 Coach of the USA Competition Team (Split, Croatia)
* 2019 Coach of the USA Junior Pankration Team (Rome, Italy)
* 2019 Fight of the Year (ONE: CENTURY PART I: LEE VS XIONG II)
Maraya Miller
Instructor
Coach Maraya Miller is a Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a High School Wrestler, former Competitive Gymnast and a Pro MMA Fighter since 2021.
With two submission finishes and one Knockout victory she competed for Bellator and won the Hawaiian tryouts for Rizin Fighting Federation.
She also competed for Fight2Win and secured her victory via submission.
She was the first girl on Bonita Hight School Team winning awards such as Most Outstanding Wrestler in 2012 and Girls MVP 2013.
In addition to being a Mental Health Advocate and collector of titles in different sports, she completes the team of coaches at United BJJ Hawaii with her vast experience in training children since 2012 (in the modalities of BJJ, Wrestling, Kickboxing and Gymnastics).